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For the real do-it-yourselfer.The best there is.
If you want to make baskets from local materials (any locality). Jensen tells you what to look for, how to prepare it and how to make a basket with it. Several techniques, many materials.Everything except bamboo and cane.

Best book for gathering.
This is one of the best books I have ever used on making baskets using recorces available to us in nature.It gives a complete list of different plants that can be used, where they can be found, the time of year to gather them, and how to prepare and dye them.There is also step by step instructions on different projects like coiling, twining and plaiting that one can make with the materials just gathered.I highly reccomend this book to anyone interrested in basketry or natural fibers

Excellent guide
The author's love of nature makes pleasurable reading.Excellent guide to collection and preparation of natural materials. A very good addition to a basket maker's library.Quick and easy referenc ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Basket making    2. Baskets    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Fiber plants    6. General    7. Hobbies/Crafts    8. Plants, Useful    9. Weaving    10. Spinning & weaving   

Subjects:  1. Baskets    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Crafts & Hobbies / Baskets    6. Needlework & fabric crafts    7. REFERENCE - Portable Professor   

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This book covers things that the others don't!!
This book was extremely helpful to me. Not only does it cover thecomplicated stuff such as backwards crossovers but also the things no oneelse talks about. Things like getting up after you fall down! Another plusis the pictures. Everything from proper stopping techniques to the best wayto put on all your gear step by step. This book is a must if you'rethinking about playing ice hockey!

Now there's REALLY no excuse for women not to play hockey.
I've never seen hockey skills and strategy described as clearly as Aaron Foeste has in this book (without any oversimplifying or patronizing!). (Bruce Curtis' excellent photos don't hurt, either.) Skate, don't walk! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baskets    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Hockey    5. Hockey - General    6. Hockey for women    7. Ice Hockey    8. Sports    9. Sports & Recreation    10. LITERATURE - LIT CLASSICS TRD PB   

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Thorough and Easy to Learn From
Until I bought this book, I had never made a woven basket, only coiled ones.This book has made it easy for me to progress from one to the other.It has great technical drawings, easy to understand instructions, and beautiful photographs.The sections covering terminology, helpful hints, and resources have also been useful to me.This book also has a great variety of patterns, of which "Feather Basket" and "Potato Basket" are my favorites.I recommend The Basket Book for beginning basket makers.
Great book!
I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it for any one interested in the subject!

the BasketBook
This is the BEST beginner book on basketmaking that I have found.I believe it should be in everyones collection.The baskets are lovely and inovative.Even the most simple are elegant and useful.I have used this book until it is in shreds!The intructions are very clear and well illustrated.And the designs and patterns teach as well as instruct.I can`t say enough good about this book.If you intend to sell your baskets, this book will pay for itself on the first sale.And the baskets are charming and very saleable, even the easy ones.There are also some more challanging patterns for the more expirienced. A "must have" for any basketmaker. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Basket making    2. Baskets    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Weaving    7. BG-CLASSIC EDITIONS - BG-B&N CLASSICS    8. Crafts & Hobbies / Baskets    9. Handicrafts   

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a good source for new ideas
I really liked this book for the inspiration it provides. There are so many unique projects using everyday materials found in craft and hardware stores. Some of the projects help beginners to learn weaving methods using simple materials (i.e. newspaper, oaktag) instead of requiring time consuming harvesting and preparation of a natural material prior to learning the basket technique. The introductory notes that explain each method of weaving, such as plaiting and twill, are very helpful and well explained. Where the book fails is in its project directions. They are very hard to follow if you have not used that particular method of basket making. I am fairly experienced at coiled baskets and wanted to try some plaiting and twill. While the introductory notes were very good, the project directions were confusing at best. The book is best for experienced weavers wanting to try a new material or look; it is not a good source for beginning weaving. Still, it is very enjoyable to flip through for new ideas. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baskets    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. BG-HUMOR/GAMES - BG-GAMES/PUZZLES    6. Crafts & Hobbies / Baskets    7. Spinning & weaving   

Subjects:  1. Basket making    2. Baskets    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts & Hobbies / Baskets    5. Techniques   

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Best book of its kind with great pictures of antique baskets
If you love making baskets, or just enjoy looking at them or maybe even collecting them, then this book is a must have book.Law and Taylor have put together the definative book on white oak basket making ( as well assome baskets of other materials).For the accomplished basket maker thephotographs and illustrations can serve as inspiration as well as pattern. Reading this book will make you want to grab your ax and head for thewoods, and if that isn't possible you will want to get to your localbasketry material supplier as soon as possible.This is the best book ofits kind that I have seen, the perfect blend of art and history. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Appalachian Region    2. Basket making    3. Baskets    4. Basketwork    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. Reference    7. Weaving    8. White oak    9. Handicrafts   

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Longaberger lovers dream
This book is absolutely wonderful. It has very nice pictures of the baskets and is very helpful when you are just starting to collect baskets. My only gripe is there are a FEW (a SMALL few) they do not have pictures of. It is a wonderful tool for anyone who loves Longaberger. Very helpful for ebay, etc.

Bentley guide is a must-have for consultants and collectors!
I can't be without my Bentley Guide!I am a consultant and I bring it to every show to show my customers how much their investment in Longaberger baskets will grow over the years!It also has allowed me to see older baskets that I wanted and was able to track down on Ebay!LOVE IT!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Baskets    4. General    5. Reference / Consumer Guides    6. Consumer Guides    7. Longaberger Baskets    8. Reference   

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Clear Directions
This book is great for someone who has a little experience with baskets already.Someone with no experience can follow as well, but some of the techniques are a little bit harder than in standard basket weaving.The instructions are pretty clear, and if you thouroughly read them, then youshouldn't have any trouble.Overall, this book makes a great addition to abasketweaver's library, and I'm glad that I bought it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Basket making    2. Baskets    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. History    5. History: World    6. Indian baskets    7. Indians of North America    8. Native American    9. Navajo baskets    10. Needlework - General    11. North America    12. Handicrafts    13. History / Native American   

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get it before it's gone!
Ms. Schlick is the uncontested expert on native American basketry of the Columbia Plateau (eastern Washington and Oregon) and she knows and has the admiration of many--perhaps all--of the current weavers. Her book finally puts a face and name on the creators of the baskets and sees them as individual artists. I can't believe this book has been allowed to go out of print--get it while you can. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Art & Art Instruction    2. Basket making    3. Baskets    4. Classification    5. Columbia River Valley    6. Crafts & Hobbies    7. Hobbies/Crafts    8. Indian baskets    9. Textiles & Costume    10. Themes, motives    11. Weaving    12. American history    13. Art of indigenous peoples    14. Indigenous peoples    15. Needlework & fabric crafts    16. Oregon    17. Sculpture & other three-dimensional art forms    18. Social & cultural anthropology   

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An Artful Eye on Contemporary Basketry
This book marks the emergence of baskets as an artform, not just a craft.For the collector or the admirer, this is a great compilation of work by artists from all over the U.S., showing great diversity and great style. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity    2. Baskets    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Handicrafts    7. Textile arts   

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What fun!
These baskets are easy and lots of fun to make .The author's step-by-step directions and excellent photographs of the process make it simple to learn . Great book if you love both textiles and baskets (bowls etc).
What a beautiful book!
I saw this book while browsing in a book store and had to have it.It has beautiful illustrations and easy to understand instructions.In the instructions she encourages you to use your ideas instead of blindly following steps 1 2 3 etc.These wonderful baskets are easy and fun and limited only by your own imagination.Thanks to this book I've used my own creative ideas more than any other crafts I've done.Two thumbs up!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baskets    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Handicrafts    5. Textile arts   

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California Indian Baskets, why did they have certain people as basket makers?
I saw this book at the university and the writers had Mary Wilson, Lena Brown and Sally Ann Dick in the Basket Weavers section.
Needs more work.
I agree there are problems with this book, but the section that has the baskets is very beautiful. That part was my favorite. I agree that better research could have been done on the weavers themselves, but the baskets make this book a beautiful addition just on the baskets themselves. I know what the other reviewers are talking about and sometimes it can be frustrating that such things have been done, but the photos of the baskets and basket work is great.

Book is not accurate at all.
Lafayette Bunnell, the doctor of the Mariposa Battalion and one of the first persons to encounter Chief Tenaya, wrote "Ten-ie-ya was recognized, by the Mono tribe, as one of their number, as he was born and lived among them until his ambition made him a leader and founder of the Pai-Ute colony in Ah-wah-ne. His history and warlike exploits formed a part of the traditionary lore of the Monos. They were proud of his successes and boasted of his descent from their tribe, although Ten-ie-ya himself claimed that his father was the chief of an independent people, whose ancestors were of a different race."
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Subjects:  1. Baskets    2. California    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies    5. History: American    6. Indian baskets    7. Mono Lake    8. Native American Anthropology    9. Weaving    10. Yosemite Valley   

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Handmade Baskets:28 Beautiful Baskets
This book is a great basket book - good, clear instructions.In general, I would recommend Lyn Siler's "The Basket Book" as a better beginner's basket book.The projects in "Handmade Baskets"are a bit more advanced and unusual which for a non-beginner makes this a great addition to "The Basket Book".

Love This - Very Good Illistration and Photos
I bought this book when I was beginning to make baskets.This book is amust for the beginner and the advanced basket maker.It has severaldiagrams for each of the basket and has at least one color picture for eachbasket.Ms. Siler even has several photographs of variations of thebaskets.I really enjoy this book and feel that it is a wonderful resourcefor all basket weavers.

An excellent compilation of basket-making projects
This book provides plans and directions for 28 baskets in a variety of styles: New England, Southwest, Victorian, etc.The directions are clear and concise with an added section for potential problem areas such as rimming and lashing the basket.I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for projects and plans ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Basket making    2. Baskets    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Weaving    7. BG-HOUSE & HOME - BG-DECORATING/ANTIQUES    8. Needlework & fabric crafts   

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A Variety of Baskets
This Basket book has baskets to make for all skill levels. Flo has done it a second time!!
I thought that Flo wrote the "bible" on round reed baskets with her first book and she has out-done herself with this 2nd one. If you are experienced at making baskets with round reed and you want a challenge, get this book. If you need a good reference to start with simpler baskets, get her first one. This bookhas some stunning baskets. She gives excellent illustrations and directions anyone can follow. As a teacher of basketry I would not be without it for reference and a source for many beautiful baskets for my students to make. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Basket making    2. Baskets    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Rattan    7. Weaving    8. Needlework & fabric crafts    9. Spinning & weaving   

Subjects:  1. Baskets    2. Business & Economics    3. Business / Economics / Finance    4. Business/Economics    5. Commerce    6. Home-based Businesses    7. Advice on careers & achieving success    8. Business & Economics / Home-Based Businesses    9. Hotel & catering trades    10. Small businesses & self-employed   

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An Amazing Resource
This book is fantastic.Hill covers an array of subjects about Cherokee life, family, politics, beliefs, oral traditions, aesthetics - all relating to the central theme of basket-making. Well-researched and documented.While maintaining excellent scholarship, Hill write in a natural, understandable manner free of academic jargon.Essential to anyone studying Cherokee culture.

an ambitious and groundbreaking study
A reviewer in The Atlanta History Journal says this book is "destined to become a classic reference text to which future scholars of Native American material culture will always return." It is, the reviewcontinues, "keenly attuned to how basketry figures in the spiritualand material lives of the Southeastern Cherokee." I agree with thereviewer, but this book is more than a study of material culture, it is ahistory of women told by looking at their beautiful, enduring work withbaskets. There is nothing like it for learning Southeastern Cherokeehistory.

"beautifully written, brilliantly organized history"
Using baskets, the oldest mother-to-daughter tradition still surviving among Cherokee women, Hill traces changes among Southeastern Cherokees and their environments over a 300-year period. Weaving New Worlds has just beenawarded the Julia Cherry Spruill prize for the best book in Southernwomen's history published in 1997, and was described in the award as"beautifully written and brilliantly organized." ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baskets    2. Cherokee Indians    3. Cherokee baskets    4. Cherokee women    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. History    7. Human ecology    8. Native American    9. Native Americans - Southeast    10. Sociology    11. Weaving    12. Cultural studies    13. Indigenous peoples    14. Native American studies; Cherokee culture; rivercane; white oak; honeysuckle; maple; lived experience; ecological processes; social conditions; economic circumstances    15. Needlework & fabric crafts    16. Social Science / Native American Studies    17. Social history    18. Textile arts    19. USA    20. Women's studies   

Subjects:  1. Alaska    2. American - Native American    3. Art    4. Art & Art Instruction    5. Baskets    6. Eskimo baskets    7. Folk & Outsider Art    8. Hobbies/Crafts    9. Native Americans - History    10. Weaving    11. Whalebone baskets    12. American history    13. Folk art    14. Indigenous peoples    15. Needlework & fabric crafts    16. Spinning & weaving    17. Textile arts    18. The Americas   

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More Business, Less Gift Basket Oriented
This book does contain some good information about starting your own business as a majority of the information in the book is generalized business information such as business planning, bookkeeping and general marketing. However, I bought this book looking for specific resource information about gift baskets: how to find wholesale suppliers and how to make and package gift baskets. While the author does use some general references about gift baskets, the information is sparse and I was disappointed in the book overall for anyone looking for specific information on gift baskets.

A great foundationfor your Gift Basket Business
This book has been most helpful to me since I am gathering information to join a self employment program (in the gift basket industry). Not Impressed
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Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business & Economics / Home-Based Businesses    3. Business & Economics / New Business Enterprises    4. Business / Economics / Finance    5. Business Enterprise    6. Business/Economics    7. Crafts & Hobbies / Baskets    8. Economics - General    9. Home-based Businesses    10. Special Business Operations    11. Baskets    12. Entrepreneurship    13. Small businesses & self-employed   

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A MUST! for learning how to make baskets using round reed!
Flo Hoppe has used excellent illustrations and easy-to-read directions so any novice can be making beautiful round reed baskets in no time!! She is the "queen" of making and teaching round reed techniques. This book has many beautiful baskets and she takes you from the most basic basket on to very advanced ones. As a teacher I would be lost without this book. Ihave had State Fair winning baskets that my 4-H students have picked from this book! Flo has a2nd book thatis even better for the advanced weaver!! Get it now, you will not be dissapointed.

Excellent instructional book on wicker basket making
Easily followed instructions and techniques.Exceptional for a variety of border patterns! Rare to find in other basket books ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Baskets    2. Basketwork    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Rattan    5. Weaving    6. JUVY-TODDLERS - JUVY-BABY NOVELTY    7. Needlework & fabric crafts